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Maytag Oven Error Codes

15 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes

Your Maytag oven uses 15 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around control panel (5), control board (3), door (3). Of these, about 15 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 6 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $0 for simple DIY fixes up to $580 for professional component replacement.

Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.

Code	Meaning	Severity	DIY	Est. Cost
F1-E0	ERC board EEPROM checksum error — control board memory failure	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$300
F1-E1	ERC board keypad stuck key — shorted keypad detected during power-up	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$60–$160
F2-E0	Shorted keypad — stuck key during normal operation	✓ Low Severity	moderate	$60–$160
F2-E1	Keypad disconnected — ribbon cable failure	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$60–$160
F3-E0	Oven temperature sensor open circuit	⚠ High Severity	easy	$20–$50
F3-E1	Oven temperature sensor short circuit	⚠ High Severity	easy	$20–$50
F3-E2	Oven over-temperature — exceeded safe operating limit	🛑 Critical — Stop Using	hard	$0–$50
F5-E1	Self-clean door latch failure — latch did not lock	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$50–$120
F9-E0	Door latch during lock — general latch circuit fault	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$50–$120
F0	Electronic Range Control (ERC) failure — failed transistor/control board	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$300
F1	ERC control board failure / clock fault — watchdog reset	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$300
F5-E0	Oven door latch fault — cannot lock for self-clean	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$50–$120
LOC	Control lock active — keypad intentionally locked	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
SAB	Sabbath mode active — special operating mode, not a fault	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
PF	Power failure — a power interruption occurred	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0